August 2009 Blog Posts (38)

Chad Hoover's Kayak Bass Fishing Sample/Preview Now Available

A preview of Chad Hoover's Kayak Bass Fishing is now online over at the publisher's website. Check it at the link below. Pre-order is also available for the book which is releasing in November 2009.

http://www.helipress.com/product/kayak-bass-fishing-126.cfm

Added by Craigo on August 31, 2009 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Wilderness Systems Announces Palm Equipment As Exclusive Distributor in the UK

Effective September 1, 2009, Confluence Watersports will appoint Palm Equipment International to be the exclusive distributor of Wilderness Systems kayaks in the U.K. Palm currently distributes fellow Confluence brands, Dagger and Adventure Technology paddles, and will continue to do so.

“Palm has done a fantastic job for us and has demonstrated an ability to expand our business,” said Sue Rechner, CEO of Confluence. “Andy [Knight] and his team understand the U.K. paddling market.… Continue

Added by Craigo on August 31, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

What's Cooking

I’m not much of a chef, just ask my wife. Too much of this…too little of that…I can screw-up a peanut butter and jelly. However, this year’s Lake Michigan Kayak Salmon Slam had all right ingredients.

KayakFishtheGreatLakes.com hosted its annual event on the scenic Lake Michigan shore in northwestern Michigan. The outing blended the beautiful national seashore, rod bending strikes, tasty fish, a smoldering campfire, and friendly people. Take all of that and bake at 68 degrees with… Continue

Added by Chris LeMessurier on August 31, 2009 at 8:16am — No Comments

BIG BASS on Video From the Ride 135

Here is a video of a nice bucketmouth from a golf community lake.....Big bass from little waters...I LOVE IT!
Chad

SEE VIDEO BELOW, the webmaster fixed it up!!!!!

Added by Chad Hoover on August 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — 8 Comments

If you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.

The Stones sang it best, “If you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.”

One day about two months ago, I had put in off Geiger before first light and headed out deep in between the channel markers to see if I could jump some poons early in the dark with a top water fly. Ended up jumping 3 (never got my hand on a leader) but the pure joy of jumping a tarpon on a fly rod from a kayak (and by yourself) is near indescribable. Total Rush!

Then it was fins to… Continue

Added by Salt Fly Girl on August 29, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

Mango 140's have been a Hot Item

And for good reason.

Nothing special but wanted to post some pictures of a few 140's that ive rigged in the last few weeks.

Still need to rig my 160 though. Every time Im doing a customers boat it makes me think about how I should do mine.…

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Added by CJ Siebler on August 27, 2009 at 11:34pm — 3 Comments

La Jolla 8-27-09

Launched yesterday, beautiful summer conditions... Plenty of bait, but didnt catch anything big...

Added by Chris Fierro on August 27, 2009 at 4:26pm — 1 Comment

I love all the thrills of the water

This is not a kayak post, but thought some of you might enjoy...

I like to shoot underwater video for my TV show and had yet another opputunity to jump in the water with a White Marlin..

This one was a lil green and we had to enter the water with a camera and an unbanded speargun to use as a prodder if need be..

The viz sucked that day with only about… Continue

Added by Rob Alderman on August 27, 2009 at 7:02am — No Comments

Wilderness Community Site Feature Updates (new options, iPhone, and more)

Thanks to everyone who has been participating in our Wilderness community for our first couple of months. We're going to be doing a lot more with the site throughout the fall and winter.

I wanted to give a few updates of some changes that will be coming from the Ning software, which is what this site is built on. These changes will begin to roll out in September and I'll update everyone on what's going on and what they mean.

One that rolls out later this week is the iPhone… Continue

Added by Craigo on August 26, 2009 at 3:05pm — 1 Comment

help

could someone explain how to delete albums / pictures as this user unfriendly soft ware is getting me a little 'tense'.

Added by DAVID on August 26, 2009 at 9:02am — 2 Comments

Circuit of Anglesy

I am looking for a partner for a circuit of Anglesy .....preferably over 40 and breathing,.. wife to supply shore assist / accomodation. My wife that is. yours welcome...It's like this ..lads go off into the sea ..girls do girls things,..WHICH MAY MEAN JOINING US ON THE WATER...which is good..or not...their choice. However contact me on this website or david@abhoses.com...before the winter sets in.... preferbaly.. or however you spell that !!!

Added by DAVID on August 25, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

what happened to the tarpon 100

am i having a senior moment or has the all round top kayak the tarpon 100 disapered??...or even ..vanished...must have spelt one of them right...!!

Added by DAVID on August 25, 2009 at 4:53pm — 2 Comments

First time in the Commander

On August 16, 2009 I was in Madison, Wisconsin with Dave Larson, Wilderness Systems Regional Sales Rep, for the Rutabaga Fishing Rendevous and had a chance to get the "scoop" on the new Commander. I also had a chance to do an informal smallmouth bass talk to participants.

I've attached some pictures from the day.

As Dave explaineded to me, the Commander is a hybrid in the… Continue

Added by Bill Schultz on August 25, 2009 at 3:58pm — 6 Comments

NEW TARPON 140

ARE THE NEW TRACKS STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE THE LOADING FROM 'SURF STRAPS'. ...DON'T LOOK IT TO ME ??

ONLY NEW TARPON 140 OWNERS TO REPLY PLEASE!

Added by DAVID WHITESIDE on August 25, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Making a 360 Degree Lantern

Here is a video I made showing how to make a 360 degree lantern out of a Wyler Light drink mix can and a Mini-Maglite. It is brighter than any kayak light I have seen on the market today.

Here is the parts list.....

pool fun noodle tube ( hole in the center)

Wyler's Light drink mix can

2" Blind Spot Mirror ( small dome mirror from auto parts store)

3M 77 Spray Adhesive

sand paper

electric knife

empty longneck beer… Continue

Added by Joe Poole on August 24, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Hurricane Bill Passes Hatteras Island

MY man Rich and I decided to use the nice clean swells generated by Bill to do some reentry practice. We decided to hit the southside of Cape Point. There was a total cover up of 3-6fters coming in. We got in some good practice for over 2 hours and added some nice new bruises to boot. Being drug 60 ft underwater, while holding on to your paddle that is leashed is a great way to clean out your sinuses.

I love the frontend… Continue

Added by Rob Alderman on August 23, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

dawn patrol

it's hot, but not before the sun comes up.....i like to get out and get my fishing done and make it home in time for breakfast.

here is a series of pics from an eager angler on the dawn patrol....…

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Added by slowride on August 21, 2009 at 1:47pm — 2 Comments

South Texas Summer......

it has been like survival heat out there on the flats this summer but if you get out early you can beat the heat and get into some killer action and be back home by lunchtime.....

Added by slowride on August 19, 2009 at 10:02pm — 5 Comments

Maiden Voyage on Lake Eden VT

Hello! New Paddler here. Went for first outing on Lake Eden in Vermont with my better half (thats me in the red one). Had a good time!

As you can see from my ill fitting PFD I don't quite have it together… Continue

Added by Gary Esak on August 19, 2009 at 9:24pm — 1 Comment

Kayaking in The Graveyard of the Atlantic

I've owned my Ride 135 Angler for less than a week and I can already see that it is going to give me access to more fish than I could ever reach from land, or even with a larger boat.

I caught my first speckled trout on the maiden voyage. I slipped out for about 30 minutes later that day and enjoyed a beautiful sunset over the Pamlico Sound for my second outing. What better… Continue

Added by Jeff Madre on August 18, 2009 at 8:19am — 1 Comment